Non-resident Bangladeshis combat homesickness in the US by visiting Queens, NYC (Jamaica and Jackson Heights), neighborhoods that authentically mimic Dhaka life. These areas offer popular Bengali food, like fuchka from Tong, and grocery stores selling frozen Bangladeshi curries, connecting the diaspora to their culinary and cultural roots.

Eid day feasts are special, more so on Eid ul Azha. There was a time, not long ago, when grinding and preparing the spices for the meat dishes were tasks that took a long time. Today, thanks to ready-mix spices, easily available in the market, things are a little less hectic.